It's almost that time again: The KWPN Stallion Show. The largest Dutch breeding festival will be held from Wednesday 29 January to Saturday 1 February in the Brabanthallen in 's-Hertogenbosch. Breeding, sport and show alternate and the KWPN Select Sale is also back in Den Bosch. The provisional programme has now been published and you don't want to miss this.
Program 2025On Wednesday 29 January we will start at 10:30 with the second viewing of the jumping stallions. In the evening the International Congress of Show Jumping Breeders will take place in the Hertogzaal, a congress for show jumping breeders from all over the world, organised by the KWPN. The second viewing will continue on Thursday. In the afternoon it is time for the Blom Stallion Competition, followed by the KWPN Select Sale Jumping. In the evening visitors can enjoy the presentation of the new year, which will receive more attention this year, and the awarding of the Jumping Horse of the Year. The evening will be concluded with the final Blom Stallion Competition 1.30m/1.35m and the VHO Trophy.
We would like to invite you to the International Congress of Showjumper Breeders. Renowned breeders from all European countries come together to share their expertise with you. The ticket includes access to the KWPN Stallion Show on Wednesday, January 29, from 2:00 PM.
Read moreThe denouement of the Blom Stallion Competition Jumping is just around the corner. After the various selection competitions, the interim rankings have been drawn up and it will become clear during the KWPN Stallion Show whether the frontrunners will be able to maintain their position. In any case, the finals guarantee wonderful sport with a lot of information for you as a breeder.
Traditionally, the Thursday evening of the KWPN Stallion Show ends with the VHO Trophy. Last year, Lambada Shake AG jumped convincingly to the final victory, which stallions will shine this year in the highlight of the KWPN Stallion Show jumping evening?
Friday 31 January, like every year, is all about dressage. In addition to the stallion selection, there is the final of the Anemone Horsetrucks Stallion Competition, the awarding of the Dressage Horse of the Year, the presentation of the new year and many shows that provide magical moments. The first names will be announced soon.
On Friday evening, January 31, the six seven-year-old World Championship horses will appear in the ring for a spectacular show. Led by GLOCK's Massimo, the bronze medal winner, the audience in the Brabanthallen will see the horses that will hopefully provide the medals of the future.
Lees meerThe championship inspection returns during the KWPN Stallion Show. From January 29 to February 1, the audience can once again feel the tension that traditionally accompanies the championship inspection. The awarding of premium stallions will remain in place.
Read moreOn Saturday morning, the second viewing for the dressage stallions and the Gelderland stallions is on the program. In the afternoon, the program is filled with the presentation of the designated dressage and Gelderland stallions, the presentation of the premium stallions, beautiful show categories and the KWPN Select Sale Dressage. On Saturday evening, the spectacular harness horse evening is on the program, an evening full of atmosphere and entertainment. The stallion selection of the harness horses, the stallion competitions of the Gelderland stallions, the presentation of the new year of the Gelderland stallions, the Oregon Trophy and various spectacular shows make this evening a true highlight.
The KWPN (Studbook of the Royal Dutch Sport Horse) is a Netherlands-based organization specializing in the breeding of jumpers, dressage horses, harness horses, and Gelder horses.
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